#Military in Hawaii
Navy, NASA want to renew Kaua‘i leases – Community shows support, opposition
Navy & NASA personnel held scoping sessions across Kaua‘i last week, to gather comments that will shape an environmental impact statement.
Total Force Integration in the Pacific makes history with Hawai‘i’s largest airdrop
The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center rotation is a large-scale training exercise that enables collaboration between 5,300 Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard members from across the U.S. Joint Forces, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Thailand.
Pōhakuloa Training Area brush fire at 300 to 500 acres, 60% containment
Firefighters are working closely with the Pōhakuloa Training Area environmental section to identify and protect areas with natural and cultural items.
Sen. Hirono secures priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Senate Armed Services Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
Senator makes priorities for Hawai‘i in committee markup of annual defense bill
Committee approval is the first step in the process to establish defense funding levels and set policies for the Department of Defense.
WMA Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled May 23
The twice-yearly Waikoloa Maneuver Area Restoration Advisory Board meetings are hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Military: Experience PTA Day a huge success
Visitors learned about Pōhakuloa Training Area’s expansive environmental program and got to talk to archeologists, biologists and more.
Integrated Hawai‘i Pacific Hydrogen Hub applies for federal funding
Hawai‘i State Energy Office leads broad consortium to obtain federal support for regional clean hydrogen hub
Military Convoys Scheduled for March
Military units are scheduled to conduct vehicle convoy movements between Kawaihae and Pōhakuloa Training Area.
Additional Convoys Scheduled in February
Sets of convoys will travel from Kawaihae to Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) from Feb. 8–10, 2019.
February Military Training at PTA
U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force units home-based on O‘ahu, are scheduled to conduct numerous types of training at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA).
Army to Convoy From Kawaihae to PTA Jan. 30
A set of convoys will travel from Kawaihae to PTA on Wedneday, Jan. 30, 2019.
Veterans Day Tributes End at Pearl Harbor
Veterans Day observances across America came to a close with a sunset ceremony onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Pearl Harbor.
October Military Training at PTA
Hawai‘i Army National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps units based on O‘ahu, are scheduled to conduct various types of training at PTA over the next three weeks.
August Convoys Scheduled
The U.S. Army is letting Big Island Resident know of pending convoys that will be happening during the month of August.
Army Proposes to Replace Deteriorating Buildings at PTA
The Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) announced that the Army is finalizing an environmental review for a project to support service members by replacing aging buildings here.
PTA Change of Command
After completing two years leading U.S. Army Garrison-Pōhakuloa Training Area, Lt. Col. Christopher Marquez relinquished command to Lt. Col. Loreto V. Borce Jr.
DLNR Statement on Circuit Court Ruling on Pōhakuloa Training Area
A written stewardship plan needs to include regular monitoring and inspections, inspection reports with recommendations, procedures for addressing violations and debris removal plans.
PTA Training Advisory for March 2018
The U.S. Army announces that military units are scheduled to conduct various types of training at the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) in March.
Hawai‘i Receives Second Sentinel-Class Coast Guard Cutter
A new Coast Guard boat will soon be operating in the Hawaiian Islands.
